2024-07-19 14:42 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/5256367/df608155262b4371e1a803c5fb12131321f3d6e2.png Today at 6pm PT, I'll be streaming Distance on PS5 and talking about the PlayStation development process, as well as the recently released Kinetic Update (v1.5). I hope to see you there! https://twitch.tv/refractstudios - Jordan
2024-07-11 16:07 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
Hi everyone! Today I have a special announcement for those curious about Distance on PlayStation. Distance: Console Edition has a release date for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5! You can get it July 19th on the PlayStation Store. Watch the exciting trailer with brand new music here: If you’ve been following Distance for a while you’re probably aware that the PlayStation version has had a fairly long and tumultuous development. It was our first time developing anything for a console, and it’s been an incredible learning experience throughout. For more info about this release as well as some be
2024-06-27 13:57 UTC · GamingOnLinux
Distance is a name I've not heard for a while. A really good fun sci-fi racing platformer from developer Refract that released in 2018, and they're bringing it back for v1.5: The Kinetic Update. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/sc-fi-racing-platformer-distance-gets-a-surprise-update-with-steam-deck-improvements
2024-06-27 13:57 UTC · GamingOnLinux
Distance is a name I've not heard for a while. A really good fun sci-fi racing platformer from developer Refract that released in 2018, and they're bringing it back for v1.5: The Kinetic Update. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/06/sci-fi-racing-platformer-distance-gets-a-surprise-update-with-steam-deck-improvements
2024-06-27 13:07 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
Hey everyone! Today we're releasing The Kinetic Update (v1.5) which features 15 incredible new levels from community creators, several improvements to the Steam Deck experience, an update to 64-bit on Windows and Linux, and more! See the trailer above for an overview. v1.5 Changelog (Build 7067): General Improvements: Updated Windows and Linux to 64-bit Updated the Steam backend to utilize Steamworks' latest version Improved Workshop level updating to be more informative during enumeration You can now skip Workshop updating while files are enumerating New Community Levels: Absorption Aeris Ear
2023-09-12 01:49 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/5256367/1594dbe97aa13aeaf1f985ffddc8fbe9a18a3fa8.png Hi everyone! If you're wondering what Refract has been up to lately here's a quick update. I talk about the current state of Refract projects, Distance on PS4, and more: https://refract.com/post/728127724861931520/september-2023-update Looking for Community Levels It’s been a while since our last update but the incredible community-made levels just keep coming (almost 5,000 of them)! I’m looking into doing another small Community Level update to feature some in game, and I could use your help in deciding what should be inc
2020-11-20 11:05 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
Hey all, this is a quick update to say that Steam Cloud is now enabled for Distance! Your personal leaderboards, medal progress, editor levels, etc. will now be backed up after closing the game. Since it's a change in Steam's backend there is no new build to download, and it works cross-platform with Windows, Mac, and Linux. Thanks for your patience while sorting this one out! DAC 2020 Submissions {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/5256367/5207dcf15dadb68dbb55ae952d16ef5c4398c2ae.png With December right around the corner that means Distance Advent Calendar (DAC) is starting up soon! If you're into level makin
2019-12-19 04:19 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/5256367/ad02a8d8c450631ef2e3f9e639b882ade65a4355.gif The sixth annual Distance Advent Calendar (DAC) has started! For those new to Distance this year, DAC is a community-run event where each day in December leading up to the 25th level creators coordinate to release Workshop levels! Follow DAC level releases by joining the Distance Discord and checking out the #dac channel. Discuss each day's level with other players, and see early previews of upcoming levels! Distance on macOS Catalina Today we're also releasing a 64-bit version of Distance on macOS to support Catalina. It'
2019-09-28 18:08 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/5256367/f672c3ba265b39a0696f8921acc4b34242008b55.png Hey all! This is a bit different from my usual posts but I want to share a fun bonus thing with you: STATIC MIX // Fall 2019: https://soundcloud.com/torcht/sets/static-mix While working on Distance I frequently listen to instrumental music via mixes and live sets, so I thought it would be fun to give back by creating one of my own. It's filled with artists who have inspired me over the past few years, so I figured fans of Distance's soundtrack would enjoy it. Also, many of the tracks work well with Boombox mode IMO (trackl
2019-09-13 16:00 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/5256367/50365643f60194a1722639e20f26e5fa34f4611e.gif Hey all! Today the official soundtrack is getting a long overdue update to include remastered music from the Nexus update! If you already own the Soundtrack & Art Book DLC it'll update automatically via Steam. The OST now includes these extended / remastered tracks: Observatory Mobilization Resonance Deterrence Terminus Collapse Now Streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, and More! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/5256367/a0678c3065a5f26a9694b65bfc7b08b26ac6f4d5.png Due to popular demand we've also made the soundtrack available for streaming
2019-09-05 17:00 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
Has it really been a year since v1.0 launched? Seems like a good time for an update! The Horizon Update (v1.4) features new levels from Refract and community creators, a new Quick Join multiplayer feature, performance improvements, new editor tools, and more! v1.4 Changelog (Build 6895): General Improvements Added new Refract levels: Liminal (Sprint) Serenity (Sprint) Zenith (Sprint) Added new Community levels: Affect (Sprint) Beta Echoes (Sprint) Biotec 4 (Challenge) Canopy (Reverse Tag, Main Menu) Fiber (Sprint) Fleeting Images (Reverse Tag, Stunt) Gravity (Sprint) Hardline (Sprint) Mentalit
2019-06-18 07:05 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/5256367/992251f3ccb57b55083bfb3754d629a209071002.png Today we're releasing v1.31 which is a minor update to fix a few bugs! Thanks for all of the positive comments on v1.3 so far! In case you missed it you can check out the official v1.3 trailer here. v1.31 Changelog (Build 6842): Level Changes Improved skip route for Vibe Patched minor skip issue in Sector 0 Bugs Fixed Fixed bug with Discord Rich Presence where it could break upon going online Fixed lighting issue with normal maps for two of the new simples textures v1.3 DEV S
2019-06-13 17:05 UTC · Announcement · Valve
Today's Deal: Save 50% on Distance!* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Saturday at 10AM Pacific Time
2019-06-07 12:28 UTC · Community Announcements · torcht
https://i.imgur.com/dxJbtDc.gif https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVZ2lE3xasI Hey everyone, today we've got another free content update for you! v1.3 features six new playable levels, a new speedrun timer, level editor improvements, and more! To celebrate, Distance and the soundtrack DLC are 50% off for one week starting at 10am PT! As usual look below for the full changelog and some fancy screenshots. v1.3 Changelog (Build 6838): General Improvements 6 new levels! Luminescence (Sprint level) Vibe (Sprint level) White Lightning Returns (Sprint level) Micro (Sprint level) Sector 0 (Sprint level)
2019-05-31 06:30 UTC · Rock, Paper, Shotgun · contact@rockpapershotgun.com (Ollie Toms)
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day, perhaps for all time. No speedrun-focused game has sunk its claws in me like neon-dripping Distance. I remember trying it out with my brother when it was first released in beta, and as I made my way through the rather short Adventure Mode, I remember enjoying it but wondering whether this was meant to be the meat of the game. By the time the credits rolled, I was left intrigued but disappointed that there wasn’t more to this arcade racer filled with twists and jumps and winged cars and such potential for
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